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Heartbreak Continues Despite Boar’s Head Outbreak Slowing Down

Despite the Boar’s Head outbreak slowing down over the past month, more cases and additional deaths have been added with…

2 months ago

More Human Cases of Bird Flu from Cows Identified, Unknown Exposure

More human cases of bird flu from cows have been reported. And the potential source has investigators scratching their heads.…

2 months ago

Recent Study Explores Antimicrobial Resistance and Estimates Superbug Death Toll Will Hit Nearly 40 Million by 2050

A recent study on antimicrobial resistance published in the journal, The Lancet, estimates the death toll associated with super bugs…

2 months ago

Recent Uptick of Legionnaires’ Disease in Lee County

Legionnaires’ disease in Lee County has shown a steady incline over the past ten years. Some years have shown a…

2 months ago

FDA Reorganizes Departments and Roles as New Unified Human Foods Program Roles Out This Fall

A new Unified Human Foods Program created within the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a pointed organization…

2 months ago

Safely Handling Pet Food

Often we hear about recalls involving human foods but did you know there are pet food recalls as well? Today…

2 months ago

Safely Keeping Butter

Over the years many people have always debated safely keeping butter. I have been to homes where you see it…

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Perchlorate Found in Various Food Products

No one wants to think that a common chemical found in rocket fuel would also be found in various foods…

2 months ago

Is Your Canned Pumpkin Real?

One of my favorite times of the year is upon us! Pumpkin spice EVERYTHING surrounds us on the store shelves…

2 months ago

What is Chinese Restaurant Syndrome Complex?

Fried rice, General Tso’s Chicken, dumplings, and more! Chinese food is a savory cuisine full of flavor, umami, and contrasting…

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